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New Baby Penguin at the Shedd Aquarium
The top 10 cities with the biggest decrease in violent crime, as well as the 10 with the largest increase between 2012 and 2013.
The "Opportunity Knocks" street art project debuts at Saturday's Farmers Market.
See how your town’s jobless picture compares to one year ago.
Cash-strapped cities, towns and suburbs set to slash public safety, reduce pension costs, tap rainy day funds and explore bankruptcy.
Tim Kristin is among only a select few Illinois police command staff able to meet the requirements of the program since its inception in '98
This might be a sign of easing tensions, but Statehouse officials aren’t getting out of the trenches yet.
Miss a day, miss a lot. Catch up on recent Southland news, including a man with 84 arrests who claims he was a Marine ... when he was 4.
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New Fun 5K Takes Place This Saturday, June 27th at Grant Park in Chicago, IL
The monthly senior luncheon will be held Thursday, and will focus on the life of silent film star Mary Pickford.
Fans, brace yourself. They'll be back soon!
Here are the top 10 safest (and least safe) hospitals in Illinois, according to Consumer Reports’ 2015 rankings.
Looking for a new job or just a way to supplement your income? See what Patch found for you this week.
South suburban obituaries and available visitation information.
The Stateville lieutenant was booked into the Will County jail Monday afternoon.
Oak Park dispensary owner Brad Zerman is working on finding a solution to this problem in Illinois.
Niagara Bottling company issued a voluntary recall. Learn how to check your bottled water.
A rousing rendition of "Chelsea Dagger."
Extra staff added and emergency operations center opened.
Science, Technology, Engineering and Math were the focus at the D228 Academy
If you miss a day, you miss a lot. Let’s catch up on some of the most-viewed posts across the Patch Chicago network this week.
A presentation will take place prior to the game at U.S. Cellular Field.
After the Chicago Blackhawks Stanley Cup win, the feds cracked down on fakers. The Better Business Bureau has some tips for fans.
The lieutenant said no one told him he had been charged with stealing money from prisoners.
There were only four years in which the population of the state grew at a faster rate than the prison population: 2001, 2002, 2007 and 2011.
The Chicago Ridge man parked his car and walked into traffic, according to police.
The prison lieutenant is looking at up to five years behind bars if convicted.
Bail for the Oak Forest man was set Friday at $750,000. A second suspect in the Orland Park break-in remains at large.
A second man wanted in connection with the brazen home invasion remains at large.
Here's why you should be skeptical of the rhetoric being used by both House Speaker Mike Madigan and Gov. Bruce Rauner in the budget feud.
Miss a day, miss a lot. Catch up on recent Southland news, including a story about space aliens who seem to love the south suburbs.
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Being a dad is great - and it can be stress-free!
From Mt. Greenwood and Evergreen Park to Tinley, Frankfort and Mokena, UFOs sure like to visit Chicago's south suburbs.